The Culture Gabfest discusses their accents and what they mean.

Are You Hiding Your Accent? The Culture Gabfest Hosts Are, Too.

Are You Hiding Your Accent? The Culture Gabfest Hosts Are, Too.

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April 20 2016 6:04 PM
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What Accents Are Our Hosts Hiding?

The Culture Gabfest folks dissect their hometown intonations.

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On the April 20 Culture Gabfest Slate Plus bonus segment, hosts Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf, and Dan Kois answer another listener’s question about the accents they may have had growing up in Boston, New York, and Wisconsin, respectively. Which host went to great lengths to get rid of his or her hometown sound? Find out!

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